title: Lesion of the internal carotid artery caused by a car safety belt.
abstract: A description is given of a case of complete obstruction of the internal carotid in a patient wearing a lap-shoulder belt. This was presumed due to direct contusion of the vessel at the C2 level.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Anestesiologia y Reanimacion, Hospital General Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Benito
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Garcia
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Fernandez-Quero
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lajara
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Jardon
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Frias
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Manzanos
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries; D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012622:Seat Belts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000209:etiology*